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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,525.93, 27,789.77 and 6,045.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,525.93, 27,789.77 and 6,045.93 is: 9,069.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,525.93 : 27,789.77 = 6,045.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,525.93/27,789.77 = 6,045.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,525.93x = 27,789.77 × 6,045.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,525.93x = 168,015,004.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,015,004.14/18,525.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,069.18

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